Colangelo has proven to be pretty good at finding guys like this. Anderson, Jomario Moon, Getting Johnson and Weems for Delfino and Ukic, all moves for guys that were either on their way out or weren't in the league and who became solid contributers while with us.

"When Life gives you lemons, you clone those Lemons to make super lemons!"
-Scudworth

He reminds me a bit of Anthony Parker. Similar international journeyman resume, same ability to knock down big shots, play a versatile game, fits well within a team game. I don't think he's as good a defender as Parker, but it's hard to tell, because back then it seemed like Parker was our only guy interested in playing defence.

I like the Anthony Parker comparison. That's spot on. If he can maintain this level of contribution up to the All Star break, I would think about extending him. Maybe 2 years 6 million, with a third year team option?

Mr. Anderson

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He reminds me a bit of Anthony Parker. Similar international journeyman resume, same ability to knock down big shots, play a versatile game, fits well within a team game. I don't think he's as good a defender as Parker, but it's hard to tell, because back then it seemed like Parker was our only guy interested in playing defence.

I think he looks like Method Man....anyone know who I'm talking about?

It's just a job. Grass grows, birds fly, waves pound the sand. I beat people up.

Colangelo has proven to be pretty good at finding guys like this. Anderson, Jomario Moon, Getting Johnson and Weems for Delfino and Ukic, all moves for guys that were either on their way out or weren't in the league and who became solid contributers while with us.

Exactly! And please also tell us where exactly these guys are now?

If indeed AA is the next Moon, Ukic, Delfino, Weems for the Raptors, then i feel sorry for him.

I do wish later on in his career he becomes a Jamal Crawford type player but right now, although winning here and there is nice, the Raptors needs franchise players, superstars, all-stars. Id rather be playing Ross over AA.

If indeed AA is the next Moon, Ukic, Delfino, Weems for the Raptors, then i feel sorry for him.

I do wish later on in his career he becomes a Jamal Crawford type player but right now, although winning here and there is nice, the Raptors needs franchise players, superstars, all-stars. Id rather be playing Ross over AA.

Lol AA is 30. He's not going to get much better than he is now. So drop the Jamal Crawford comparison, they are nothing alike.

If indeed AA is the next Moon, Ukic, Delfino, Weems for the Raptors, then i feel sorry for him.

I do wish later on in his career he becomes a Jamal Crawford type player but right now, although winning here and there is nice, the Raptors needs franchise players, superstars, all-stars. Id rather be playing Ross over AA.

Absolutely right. Im counting my lucky stars that AA has played well - and he is very much part of the reason we have won the last few. But, this will end badly. He thinks he is WAY better than he is right now, cause hes on a hot streak. T Ross should 100% be getting more mins than AA..

If indeed AA is the next Moon, Ukic, Delfino, Weems for the Raptors, then i feel sorry for him.

I do wish later on in his career he becomes a Jamal Crawford type player but right now, although winning here and there is nice, the Raptors needs franchise players, superstars, all-stars. Id rather be playing Ross over AA.

I'd rather give Ross the minutes too, but is AA less a part of the future than Klieza or even Fields? We have 3 small forwards and none of them are looking like they are the answer long term, so I think it is great that until we find our guy, we give a shot to a guy like Anderson who is actually playing very well for us. Maybe it won't work out, but if we get even a decent back up out of a guy who was playing in Europe last year, well that's awesome. It's not like we have a pick this year so unless there is a trade coming up, the only source of new talent is guys like Anderson who have maybe been overlooked. BC has found a couple decent guys that way, with Amir Johnson and Anthony Parker being the most succesful and people like James Johnson also having some success.

"When Life gives you lemons, you clone those Lemons to make super lemons!"
-Scudworth

I'd rather give Ross the minutes too, but is AA less a part of the future than Klieza or even Fields? We have 3 small forwards and none of them are looking like they are the answer long term, so I think it is great that until we find our guy, we give a shot to a guy like Anderson who is actually playing very well for us. Maybe it won't work out, but if we get even a decent back up out of a guy who was playing in Europe last year, well that's awesome. It's not like we have a pick this year so unless there is a trade coming up, the only source of new talent is guys like Anderson who have maybe been overlooked. BC has found a couple decent guys that way, with Amir Johnson and Anthony Parker being the most succesful and people like James Johnson also having some success.

You can't possibly be writing off fields after not playing a single game at 100%

...He thinks he is WAY better than he is right now, cause hes on a hot streak. T Ross should 100% be getting more mins than AA..

Don't know where you are getting this. He looks like a dead ringer for Mr. Humility to me. Realizes how tenuous membership on an NBA team is and completely dedicated to staying here, which means "listen to coach."

You can't possibly be writing off fields after not playing a single game at 100%

Not writing him off, maybe he'll return to his rookie form. Or maybe he's done. Or maybe Alan Anderson is going to maintain the play we've seen thus far.
I'm not writing anyone off yet, but I see no reason to assume Fields is a better player than Anderson or that we should be planning our future with him as part of the squad. If he works out and plays very well for us, great, but in the meantime let's evaluate some other options.

"When Life gives you lemons, you clone those Lemons to make super lemons!"
-Scudworth

Colangelo has proven to be pretty good at finding guys like this. Anderson, Jomario Moon, Getting Johnson and Weems for Delfino and Ukic, all moves for guys that were either on their way out or weren't in the league and who became solid contributers while with us.

I'm sorry but is this a compliment directed towards Colangelo? Your kind is not welcomed here.

Not writing him off, maybe he'll return to his rookie form. Or maybe he's done. Or maybe Alan Anderson is going to maintain the play we've seen thus far.
I'm not writing anyone off yet, but I see no reason to assume Fields is a better player than Anderson or that we should be planning our future with him as part of the squad. If he works out and plays very well for us, great, but in the meantime let's evaluate some other options.

I think he's going to be a pretty good player for us. He's still only 24 so you can't say he's done, he's still got a long way to go. I have confidence in Fields and i think he'll come back and begin making a significant impact